General Public Health at Fairfield University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Fairfield University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fairfield University sits in Fairfield, CT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 general public health degrees were granted at Fairfield University.
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Studying Online at Fairfield University
Distance learning is available at Fairfield University. Of 6,864 students, 556 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at Fairfield University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fairfield University’s General Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 22 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #25 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #298 of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Public Health graduates at Fairfield University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Public Health graduates at Fairfield University are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Fairfield University
Among the 12 bachelor’s general public health degrees awarded at Fairfield University, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, below the national average of 58%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the General Public Health program at Fairfield University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.